Rachel Austin Show

PDX Picks June 25th 2008

Friday 27th: Chris Hedges

Bestselling author and Pullitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges and journalist, Laila Al-Aran spent several months interviewing Iraqi war veterans to expose the patterns of the occupation and how Iraqi civilians are affected. Tonight they're in Powell's reading from, Collateral Damage, the book they compiled from their research. 7pm. Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Bvd., Beaverton. FREE

Saturday 28th: The Kite Runner

Come join the Faith and Film Group on Saturday June 28th at 7pm as we watch and discuss the film adaptation of the award-winning novel, "The Kite Runner." Everyone is welcome, snacks will be provided, bring a friend and enjoy a great movie and engaging discussion. If you have any questions or need directions, please feel free to contact Regina Blevins at reginablevins@yahoo.com. 4634 SW Comus Place. Portland, OR, 97219

Sunday 29th: Round 3 with Nick Jaina

An intimate evening of live music, art and poetry in the round with music from Nick Jaina, Michael Apinyakul (Shoeshine Blue,) Sean Flinn, (Invisibe City Rockets.) Poetry from Trevino Brings plenty and live art from local artists. 8pm sharp. Mt Tabor Presbyterian, 5441 SE Belmont Street.$5-10 Suggested Donation.

Sunday 29th: Mint Chicks with Polka Madre

FREE show featuring New Zealand powerpop band THE MINT CHICKS and Mexico City klezmer-punk band POLKA MADRE. 9pm at East End (203 SE Grand). www.myspace.com/themintchicks www.myspace.com/madrecomezon

Monday 30th: Anonymous Theatre 2008: Rumors

Cast members audition and rehearse individually, arrive at the theatre in street clothes and sit in the audience, not knowing with whom they will share the stage until they hear the first line shouted from the stage. Gerding theatre, 128 NW 11th Ave. www.theatrevertigo.org. 7:30pm $20

Risk/Reward Performance Lab

Saturday, June 28 (Part II of a two-day event) Hand to Mouth Theatre presents RISK/REWARD PERFORMANCE LAB, featuring HAND2MOUTH THEATRE, LIZZIEMOVES CO., ATOLE, JOE VON APPEN, FEVER THEATER, POLKA MADRE, HELSINKI SYNDROME, DJ BROKENWINDOW —,

A new performance series curated by Hand2Mouth Theater. Risk/Reward invites several genre-bending/blending performers, dancers, theater types and music innovators from the greater Northwest to the stage. Two full programs over two nights, filled with short, provocative, fun, unabashedly artistic performance. Take the risk. This is a two day event. Tickets are $9 advance and $11 at the door. Come both days and it's $15. www.somedaylounge.com

The Mint Chicks with Polka Madre

Sunday, June 29
FREE show featuring New Zealand powerpop band THE MINT CHICKS and Mexico City klezmer-punk band POLKA MADRE. 9pm at East End (203 SE Grand). These are two bands you don't want to miss! This may be the only chance to see them for free...

www.myspace.com/themintchicks
www.myspace.com/madrecomezon

Round Three with Nick Jaina

The Portland Round is an intimate evening of live music, live painting and quality music all taking place in the round.

Round Three featuring music from Nick Jaina, Michael Apinyakul (Shoeshine Blue,) and Sean Flinn, (Invisible City Rockets.) Poetry from Trevino Brings Plenty and live art from local artists. Suggested donation $5-10

Sunday, June 29, 2008

8:00pm - 10:30pm

Mount Tabor Presbyterian Church
5441 SE Belmont Street

http://www.myspace.com/theportlandround

PDX Picks June 18th 2008

Thursday 19th: Goldfinger

Arguably the best in Connery era James Bond featuring gold-painted women, evil henchmen and the first on screen appearance of a laser beam. A good place to begin a lifetime infatuation with 007. Laurelhurst Theatre, 2735 E Burnside. 7pm. Over 21's. $3

Opens Thursday 19th: Rumpus Room Dance

Assembled like a short story collection, dropped into an urban architectural setting, Rumpus Room Dance's latest show, Into the Fold is a collaboration between dance, sculpture, light and painting, toying with the sensation of being on the outside looking in. Pinnacle Pavilion. NW 10th Ave. 8:30pm, Thurs.-Sun. $25 (or 2 for $40)

Opens Friday 20th: Chop Shop

Hard hitting movie following the story of Alejandro, a streetwise boy from Queen's trying to save money for a burrito cart. Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd. $4-$6

Saturday 21st: St. Johns No Fest

St. Johns hosts a live 12 hour extravaganza of some of the best experimental, free-jazz, improvisational and electronic music the city has to offer. Takes place at four alternative venues across St. Johns. All day. FREE.

Tuesday 24th: US Air Guitar Championships

The casting call for this year's US Air Guitar Championships makes a one night pit stop in Portland to recruit local talent. Dante's SW 3rd Ave. 9pm. Over 21's. $12 advance. $15 on the door. Register to compete at www.usairguitar.com

The Remains of the Day at Imago Book Group

The Imago book group will meet on Sunday 13th July at 3pm to discuss Kazuo Ishiguro’s Booker prize winning novel, “The Remains of the Day.” Weather permitting we plan to meet at the North East corner of the duck pond in Laurelhurst Park. Please bring a blanket and snacks to share. Everyone is welcome, please read the novel beforehand.

If the weather is looking a little suspect email jan@imagodeicommunity.com for venue changes. For more information or to join our mailing list email vortecho@gmail.com

PDX Picks May 12th 2008

Wednesday 11th: Perhapst

John Moen, previously of the Maroons and the Decemberists releases his first record under his new project, Perhapst. With support from Norfolk and Western and Two Beers. Holocene. 9pm. Over 21's. $8.

Thursday 12th: Prefresh Launch

Imago designer, Jay Taylor launches his range of graphic based tees for kids at Black Wagon tonight. Featuring refreshments, music from local MC Ohmega Watts and fun wool art from a great local artist. Black Wagon, Mississippi.(6-9pm).FREE

Thursday 12th: Best of the 34th Northwest Film and Video Festival

For one night only check out the highlight reel from last fall's NW Film festival. Whitsell Auditorium, Portland Art Museum. 8pm.

Friday 13th: Salman Rushdie

World-renowned author Salman Rushdie reads from his latest novel, "The Enchantress of Florence," - a dazzling book full of wonders. 7pm. Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 SW Cedar Hills Bvd. Beaverton. FREE. All ages.

Sunday 15th: Festival of Balloons

Barbecue competition, Rogue beer garden, classic car show and of course balloons are all part of the entertainment at Cook Park this afternoon. Cook Park, 17005 SW 92nd Ave.Friday-Sunday $7. More info at www.tigardballoon.org

Prefresh Launch

Hey everybody!

I’ve been working on a design side project and would love it if you could stop by Black Wagon on Mississippi on Thursday the 12th (6-9pm).

Prefresh is a design project that basically takes graphics that I would typically do for adults but placed on kid’s tees. Black Wagon is hosting a small trunk show for us along with a great artist who makes some fun art out of wool. Stop by for a beer & say hello! Milton, (aka Ohmega Watts) will be producing sounds on the 1’s and 2’s.
hope to see you there!

Much gratitude if you forward on to anyone you think would be interested.
peace.

Jay Taylor

www.prefresh.com

PICA Lectures: John Malpede

All The Way From LA!
John Malpede Will Lecture About His Work!
The Public is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday June 9th, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema Room 92
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

John Malpede is a director, actor, activist, and writer. In 1985, Malpede founded and continues to direct the Los Angeles Poverty Department (LAPD), the first performance group in the nation comprised primarily of homeless and formerly homeless people. LAPD's mission is to create performances that connect lived experience to the social forces that shape the lives and communities of people living in poverty. "A nationally acclaimed theater radical and social visionary, Malpede has been confounding audience expectations for two decades," said Linda Eisenstein in the Cleveland Plain Dealer this year. Directed by Malpede, LAPD is current touring Agents & Assets, a performance that addresses the consequences of the U.S. government's escalating war on drugs and the misuse of U.S. intelligence agencies by the executive branch of the government. Agents & Assets has been produced in Los Angeles, Detroit, and at the Cleveland Public Theater. www.pica.org

PDX Picks June 4th 2008

Wednesday 4th: DIY Arts Night

The brand new Imago Dei DIY Arts group kicks off on Wednesday 4th June at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall of Evangel Baptist.
The DIY Arts group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm in Evangel Baptist Fellowship Hall, (NE 29th & Flanders.) Come join your fellow artists, craftspeople, and general creative brains for a night of diy project mayhem! We'll work on our own projects (nothing too loud, too messy or too large please!), have a little time to chat together, and bring a treat to share if you'd like! anyone is welcome! For more information email Julia Barbee (juliabarbee@yahoo.) or Suzy Hoile (suzy@bassmonkey.com)

Thursday 5th: Holly Andres Exhibition

Well-known for her creepy family tableaux photographer Holly Andres debuts a new body of work called Sparrow Lane tonight. The series is hooked around Andres' childhood fascination with Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys mysteries. Quality Pictures, 916 NW Hoyt St

Thursday 5th: Friends of the Afflicted Benefit

The Holocene hosts a musical benefit to support the plight of oppressed Nicaraguan farm workers. Featuring music from Point Juncture, WA, Reporter, Hutch & Kathy plus others. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. 9pm. $5-$10 sliding scale. Over 21's

Opens Friday 6th: Mister Lonely

Harmony Korine's latest off the wall effort, follows a Michael Jackson impersonator as he befriends a Marilyn Monroe impersonator on the streets of Paris. Opens Friday at the Hollywood Theatre, 4122 NE Sandy Blvd.

Saturday 7th: Holocene Birthday Party

Celebrate the Holocene's birthday with a free party featuring music from local legends the Shaky Hands, Horsefeathers and others. Holocene, 1001 SE Morrison St. 8pm. FREE. Over 21's.

Tango Alpha Tango Washington Show

Tango Alpha Tango
w/ Dominic Castillo & The Rock Savants and Little Beirut
Kelly's Olympian
426 SW Washington
June 14th, 9:30pm
http://www.myspace.com/tangoalphatango (for more info)

PICA Lectures: Amy Yoes

All The Way From NYC!
Amy Yoes Will Lecture About Her Work!
The Public is Invited (it's free, tell your friends)
Monday June 2nd, 7:30pm Sharp!
PSU 5th Avenue Cinema Room 92
510 SW Hall St. at SW 5th Ave

Amy Yoes has been interested in ornament and architectural space for many years. Her recent projects have become more three dimensional and have involved animation and light. Her work has been exhibited in L.I.C., NYC, Socrates Sculpture Park; 50,000 Beds, a project by Chris Doyle on view at Artspace, New Haven, CT; the Islip Museum's Carriage House, Islip, NY; and Michael Steinberg Gallery, New York, NY.

She created a wall drawing, Sightseers Folklore, for Wave Hill's exhibition Out of Bounds in 2005. Her work has been exhibited at Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield, CT; Cranbrook Art Museum, Bloomfiled Hills, MI; Hollins University, Roanoke, VA; and The Peppermil Fireside Lounge, Las Vegas, NV. She has received grants from the Pollock-Krasner Foundation and the New York Foundation for the Arts. She earned her BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

www.pica.org